Religion and Society

Learning Area Leader: Miss Greene/Mr Ellwood

Career Paths / Future Directions:

Business, Medical, Science, Social Sciences, Teaching

Unit 3 – The Search for Meaning (Code: RERS33)

Description

This unit investigates how religions contribute to the human search to find meaning in existence. In responding to the big questions of life, religions developed systems of belief that offered ways of establishing meaning and purpose for human existence and all that exists, and the nature of the relationships that should exist between all that exists. The areas of study are:

1. Meaning in religious tradition

2. Maintaining continuity of religious beliefs

3. Significant life experience and religious belief

Outcomes

• Explain the nature and purpose and expression of religious beliefs generally and for one or more than one religious tradition.

• Analyse the maintenance of religious beliefs for continuity in religious traditions.

• Explain and draw conclusions about the interplay between religious beliefs and significant life experiences

Assessment

• Short Answer Questions / Extended Response Questions / Analytical Case Study

Unit 4 – Religion, Challenge and Change (Code: RERS44)

Description

This unit focuses on the interaction of religious traditions and the societies of which they are a part. It explores how these dynamic, living institutions contribute in many ways, positively and negatively, to the wider society. It also investigates how and why religious traditions change over time and the impact these changes have on the traditions and their interaction with wider societies. The areas of study are:

1. Historical challenges to religious traditions

2. Contemporary challenges and their impact

Outcomes

• Analyse how one or more than one religious tradition responded to a significant historical internal or external challenge, and evaluate the outcome for the tradition/s.

• Analyse the interplay between religious beliefs and the developed vision of religious tradition/s for society in response to contemporary challenge.

Assessment

• Analytical Report

• Analytical Essay

Percentage contributions to the study score in Religion and Society are as follows:

Unit 3 School-Assessed Coursework 25%

Unit 4 School-Assessed Coursework 25%

End of year examination 50%